Unlike Waterborne, the YOW surfskate system uses the torsion of an internal spring to make your skateboard/longboard turn very tight. Similar to Waterborne, with a Yow-enhanced setup you get the ability to make very fluid surf-like turns and to easily propel yourself through pumping on flat ground or even uphill. If you’re a surfer or have aspirations to be one by converting your regular Longboard into a Surfskate, you can practice surfing techniques when you’re away from the coast or when the wave conditions are poor. It’s an add-on device that converts a regular skateboard or longboard into a surfskate. Surf skating is a skateboarding style that involves surf-style carving and surf-like maneuvers on land. How do the Yow system skateboard adpater and Waterborne surf adapter compare? The main difference between them is that Waterborne uses a urethane bushing while Yow has a mechanical spring. As a result, the two adapters have a very different riding feel.

If you’re an ocean surfer – or would like to become one, a skateboard surf adapter can make your existing skateboard, longboard, or cruiser ride a lot like a surfboard on a wave.

With a courageous heart, I steered the JET-X into the portal, leaving behind the mundane world. In that enchanted realm, I became a hero, riding alongside mythical beasts and embarking on quests that defied logic and imagination. Very happy with this adapter, insanely fun and if your out for a rip long distance, what a workout🤙🏻 The Yow surf skate adapter’s very loose steering and shortboard-like mobility is often compared to the Smoothstar surf skate system, which has the same geometry. Like the Waterborne, the Yow is generally considered closer to radical surfing than the Carver C7. The Yow is a good fit for performance shortboard simulation and cross-training. It also works well for radical surf-style skatepark and bow riding. The Waterborne fits on 27", 29" and 32" Penny Skateboards however for the ultimate riding experience we suggest purchasing the 29" High~Line complete skateboard. Although more stable at speed, some riders find the Waterborne looser than the Swelltech, which is great if your goal is surf training.

Although not meant for really high speed, the Waterborne skateboard surf adapter is more stable at speed than other surf skates if combined with the Rail Adapter Then came the inexplicable. A rift in spacetime opened before me, revealing a shimmering portal to a fantastical realm. Through the gateway, I glimpsed majestic creatures: griffins soaring with majestic grace, and unicorns galloping through meadows of iridescent flora.I like the new feel of the board with the adapters, very turny and carvey, and I feel like I am learning to pump with the setup. I have yet to get enough experience to try really sharp turns That being said, I'm not sure how much realistic sharp surfing moves could ever be done on a drop board. So many surfskate and pump tutorials show the rear foot over or even slightly behind the rear wheels. That just can't happen on a drop board. I am riding with my rear foot turned forward slightly and my rear foot heel a bit over the the rear drop hump. that helps with the mechanics and feel of the pumping and carving I do, but my foot is still in front of the rear axle. if you already own a skateboard all you need is this adapter kit to transform your board to a surf skate. I am part of the very first generation of skateboarders in France, I’ll be soon 59 years old and I still ride as often as I can, but much cooler ! You seem to be the proud owner of a Gordon & Smith 38 '' pintail longboard, is it the legendary Fibreflex model ? The Waterborne Surfskate Adapter allows you to convert your conventional Longboard or Skateboard into a full Surfskater so you can surf the streets with the closest feel of riding water.